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LC04 UUR

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,664 mi
Last recorded133,664 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 UUR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 133,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 133,663 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 126,364 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 119,722 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 111,057 miles

exhaust back box corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 111,008 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

exhaust back box corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 96,403 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY RUN OFF ON INNER EDGE

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 96,402 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY RUN OFF ON INNER EDGE

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,180 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS A CUT IN TREAD (NOT TO CORDS)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 81,180 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/R TYRE HAS A CUT IN TREAD (NOT TO CORDS)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 65,416 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 54,175 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 54,175 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 50,435 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,463 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,955 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 35,974 miles

small cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 8 May 2007 28,414 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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LC04 UUR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC04 UUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC04 UUR registered?

LC04 UUR is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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